Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

Seven early Christians were sealed into a cave where legend has it they slept unharmed for centuries.

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

This quaint stretch of road is the final resting place for hundreds of America's four-legged veterans.

Where the Model T was made and the assembly line was invented.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.

The spaceship-like theater, which is still in use, was one of the most popular exhibits at the 1964 New York World's Fair.

Half-sized replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa built to honor Galileo.

A gothic church spire sits atop this skyscraper, the tallest church in the world.

The last masonry skyscraper ever built reveals a transitional moment in architectural history.

A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.